Dean Sivorakoune goes over instructions with an assistant for his 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Dean Sivorakoune goes over instructions with an assistant for his 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Clutch mascot contestant Jacob Calle goes over his notes on what props he wants to use for his 90-second routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Clutch mascot contestant Jacob Calle goes over his notes on what props he wants to use for his 90-second routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Wendy Ware Bishop performs a 90-second routine to be the next Clutch during open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Wendy Ware Bishop performs a 90-second routine to be the next Clutch during open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Judges notes on some of the Clutch contestants tryouts at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Judges notes on some of the Clutch contestants tryouts at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Signs made by the second round Cutch contestants for their routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Signs made by the second round Cutch contestants for their routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II watches during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II watches during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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A contestant for Clutch waits his turn to give a routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

A contestant for Clutch waits his turn to give a routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Emiliano Anthony Silva warms up before auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Emiliano Anthony Silva warms up before auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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A contestant for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, where's an appropriate t-shirt at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

A contestant for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, where's an appropriate t-shirt at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

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Maurice Wilfong preforms a 90-second routine during open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Maurice Wilfong preforms a 90-second routine during open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Emiliano Anthony Silva dances during auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Emiliano Anthony Silva dances during auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, watches the 90-seocnd routines for Clutch mascot contestants at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the long-time employee, who knew the last Clutch, who had the job for 21 years. less

Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, watches the 90-seocnd routines for Clutch mascot contestants at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the ... more

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, glances over at Clutch mascot contestant Jacob Calle before his 90-second routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the long-time employee, who knew the last Clutch, who had the job for 21 years. less

Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, glances over at Clutch mascot contestant Jacob Calle before his 90-second routine at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to ... more

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Judges watch the acrobatics of a Clutch mascot contender at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Judges watch the acrobatics of a Clutch mascot contender at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Judges watch the moves of a Clutch mascot contender at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Judges watch the moves of a Clutch mascot contender at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, watches the 90-second routines for Clutch mascot contestants at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the long-time employee, who knew the last Clutch, who had the job for 21 years. less

Toyota Center employee Oteria Neblett, watches the 90-second routines for Clutch mascot contestants at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. "They have big shoes to fill," said the ... more

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II performs a 90-second routine for judges during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II performs a 90-second routine for judges during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Dean Sivorakoune, center, listens with others for instructions for a 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. less

Dean Sivorakoune, center, listens with others for instructions for a 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in ... more

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Dean Sivorakoune goes over instructions with an assistant for his 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Dean Sivorakoune goes over instructions with an assistant for his 90-second routine during the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II performs a 90-second routine for judges during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Clutch mascot contestant Nathaniel Durant II performs a 90-second routine for judges during the open auditions for the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Barrett Jackson performs a 90-second routine to convince judges he could be the next Clutch, Houston Rocket's mascot at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Barrett Jackson performs a 90-second routine to convince judges he could be the next Clutch, Houston Rocket's mascot at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Props to be used during phase two of the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. Having moved on from the interview process, each contestant had 90 seconds to convince the judges that they could be the next Clutch. less

Props to be used during phase two of the open auditions for Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot, at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Houston. Having moved on from the interview process, each ... more